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Intel Dump / Re: The PODCAST now known as "Mentioned in Dispatches" !
« Last post by bayonetbrant on March 22, 2024, 09:55:52 AM »
Mentioned in Dispatches Season 12 Ep 7 ~ Fort Circle Games
Fresh off of GAMA Expo, Fort Circle Honcho Kevin Bertram joins us to talk about what’s up with the company, as well as their upcoming CircleDC convention.

https://www.armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s12e7/
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IIRC, Rommel's goggles were actually booty from English supplies, presumably gained during one of his successful operations.

One can imagine what the manufacturers must have thought the first time they saw a photo of Rommel wearing them.

Marketing no doubt started writing some copy- "Goggles so good even the Desert Fox had so get himself some!"
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RPGs & Adventure Gaming / Re: Spectre by Modiphius Games
« Last post by Sir Slash on March 21, 2024, 10:39:33 PM »
Cool! I always liked Largo best.
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sounds pretty cool!

ACW isn't really my thing, but there's some folks here who might enjoy checking it out


8k high-quality realistic Confederates and Union soldier

Just curious - what makes something "8k" vs "4k" or "3.14159k"
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Age of Gunpowder / Pyrates by White Dog Games
« Last post by bayonetbrant on March 21, 2024, 05:59:19 PM »
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The Modern World / Operation Roundup from Against The Odds Magazine
« Last post by bayonetbrant on March 21, 2024, 05:58:29 PM »
#UnboxingDay ~ Operation Roundup from Against The Odds Magazine

https://www.armchairdragoons.com/articles/unbox/unbox-atoannual21/


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The Modern World / Re: Last Hundred Yards V5
« Last post by bayonetbrant on March 21, 2024, 05:57:37 PM »
#UnboxingDay ~ The Last Hundred Yards by GMT Games

https://www.armchairdragoons.com/articles/unbox/unbox-lhy0324/


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Hey, I’m Michael from Battle Honours 3D, (www.battlehonours3d.com), & I’m posting here today to and bring attention to the Kickstarter, Battle Honours 3D Presents The American Civil War in both 28mm & 40mm scale.
The project features high-quality, realistic miniatures in 28mm & 40mm scale for the American Civil War, representing both the Confederates and Union sides. Battle Honours 3D’s 8k high-quality realistic Confederates and Union soldiers are crafted with stunning detail, bringing the intensity of the American Civil War right to your tabletop.
Each miniature is designed to capture the essence of the era. From the buckles on the uniforms to the expressions of the soldiers, every aspect is meticulously created to offer an unparalleled war gaming experience.
Why am I posting here? This is your chance to make a difference. We need your support to cross the finish line. Remember, we will only be funded if we reach our goal by April 14, 2024. We’re already at 20% of our goal and on our way to unlocking some of our stretch goals that include Artillery Officers, Mounted Colonels, Dismounted Cavalry, & Zouaves. With the ultimate goal of some of the prettiest limbers available on the market.
Back this project today and be the first to command these well-crafted miniatures. Whether you’re a history buff, a war gaming enthusiast, or a collector of fine miniatures, this is the campaign you’ve been waiting for!
Here are few of our reviews based upon our previous customers.
“Superb quality, decent price, well packaged - highly recommended. I have 6mm windows with individual frames thanks to the quality of the resin printout!”
“Very detailed model which you wouldn’t think was 3D printed; it’s so good.” 
“Love this item! Very clean model, no cleaning required.” 
If you’d like to check it out, visit here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/battlehonours3d/the-american-civil-war-in-28mm-and-40mm-scale
If you miss this opportunity, the whole range of ACW will be launched on our website following the Kickstarter.
Thanks for reading.
Michael


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History and Tall Tales / Re: This Day in History
« Last post by besilarius on March 21, 2024, 03:11:24 PM »
 :ROFL:1096 Pope Urban II condemned the use of the crossbow against Christians, though he did permit it to be used against non-believers.

1472 the Lord of Cordes brought two cannon to besiege Beauvais, in northern France, which might have done for the town but for the fact that he also brought only two cannon balls, which, although they did excellent work, proved insufficient to breach the walls.

1788. Second Great Fire of New Orleans: c. 800-850 buildings houses burn after a votive candle ignites some curtains

1823 war threatened between the Kingdom of Burma and Britain.  Fearing the worst, the government of Lord Liverpool consulted the Duke of Wellington as to who would be the best man to command in a campaign to capture Rangoon and impose a favorable settlement on Burma.
Wellington promptly replied, "Send Lord Combermere."
"But," protested the Cabinet, "We have always understood that your Grace considered Lord Combermere a fool?"
"So he is a fool, and a damned fool; but he can take Rangoon!" replied the Duke.

1870 French Army recruit Théophile-Euphrasie Battreau was issued a Chassepot rifle, serial number 187017, which he toted during the Franco-Prussian War, and which, 21 years later, he took off the body of a dead Dahomeyan warrior while serving as a captain in the Foreign Legion, picking it up when he noticed a notch in the stock that had been caused by a German round during the Battle of St. Privat.

1895. Visiting the Big Apple during his tour of the United States, the notorious German anti-Semite Hermann Ahlwardt found that New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt., Jr., had thoughtfully provided him with a security detail, of 40 Jewish officers.

1918 In. a number of armies, the value of wargaming was viewed with a jaundiced eye. In the British Army Gen. Sir Henry Wilson (1864-1922), was a staunch supporter of wargaming, having served as head of the British staff college from 1907 until 1910, when he was appointed Director of Military Operations. An inveterate admirer of the French Army, and a close friend to Ferdinand Foch, Wilson worked hard to insure that Britain would be ready to stand by France when war came with Germany. He developed the mobilization and deployment plans that put the British Expeditionary Force on the French left in August of 1914. But Wilson’s ambitions for a field command went unfulfilled, save for a brief tour at the head of a corps, due to political machinations
Nevertheless, in late 1917 Wilson was appointed the British representative to the newly formed Allied Supreme War Council, headed by his old friend Foch. Pondering the possibilities for the coming year, in January of 1918 Wilson decided to conduct a wargame using the personnel from his staff.
During the game, the German player undertook an offensive with 100 divisions that broke the front along the Somme at the juncture of the Anglo-French armies and led to the loss of some of the Channel ports.
With this grim possibility in mind, this Wilson recommended a number of measures to Field Marshal Douglas Haig, commanding the British Expeditionary Force. Haig chose to dismiss the recommendations, despite the fact that in February Wilson was appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
On March 21st the Germans unleashed “Operation Michel,” the first attack of the “Kaiserschlacht – the Kaiser Battle,” their series of spring offensives intended to end the war. The blow came at precisely the point and in almost the strength predicted in Wilson’s wargame, and very nearly had the prediced outcome, as the British front was ripped open so badly only a desperate “backs to the wall” resistance saved the Channel ports.

Between August 9, 1914, and November 30, 1918, Britain shipped 25 million tons of all types of supplies to its armies in France, of which only 5 million tons (20.6%) were ammunition whilst over 6 million tons (23.5%) were fodder and feed for horses and mules.